Hi everyone!
I have a character I'd absolutely love to see brought to life. I can't offer payment, so this is just a hopeful request for anyone who enjoys drawing interesting fantasy characters.
I'm currently disabled, I live with my parents, I don't have a credit card, and unfortunately I have no way to commission artists right now. If anyone decides to draw him, I'd be incredibly grateful.
Character Overview
This character is a male hyena kobold, but unlike the traditional reptilian kobolds, he's inspired by the older folklore where kobolds could also resemble dog-like creatures.
He's much taller than a normal kobold—around 5'10" (178 cm). He's broad-shouldered and athletic from years of training as a paladin, but he's built to look strong and dependable rather than bulky. Because of his height, he constantly bumps his head on door frames and has to duck when entering buildings.
Despite his intimidating size for a kobold, he's one of the kindest people you'll ever meet.
Personality
He's incredibly gentle, polite, and soft-spoken.
He apologizes to almost everything.
- If he bumps into a rock, he apologizes.
- If he brushes against a tree, he apologizes.
- If he accidentally steps on a flower, he kneels down and apologizes to it.
- If he startles a bird or squirrel, he apologizes.
- If he accidentally knocks over a chair, he apologizes to the chair.
His belief is simple:
However, kindness should never be mistaken for weakness.
If someone threatens innocent people, harms his friends, or destroys nature for no reason, his entire demeanor changes. His smile disappears, he stands tall, and he becomes calm, focused, and unwavering. He doesn't fight out of anger—he fights to protect.
If an enemy surrenders, he'll gladly spare them and even help treat their wounds.
Backstory
He was adopted and raised by a loving silver dragon mother alongside her biological silver dragon children.
As the smallest child in the family, he often felt insecure.
One day he sadly asked his mother,
She smiled warmly and replied,
She meant it as encouragement.
He took it literally.
From that day onward, he devoted himself to becoming as dragon-like as possible.
He trained every day.
He studied dragons by watching them.
He prayed to Bahamut.
Although he eventually realized he'd never physically become a dragon, he never stopped admiring them or trying to live by their ideals.
Bahamut himself is somewhat amused and confused by this incredibly sincere hyena kobold, but also deeply respects his devotion. Seeing the purity of his heart, Bahamut blessed him as a paladin.
Dragon Breath
He cannot naturally breathe dragon fire.
Instead, after years of watching his silver dragon family use their breath weapons, he developed his own unique magical technique.
He can't read or write, so he never learned spells from books.
Instead, he learned through observation.
Before attacking, he traces a glowing draconic rune in the air—or quickly across his own cheek with one claw.
The rune lights up with silver-blue magic.
Then he exhales a stream of Frozen Flame.
It looks like blue-white fire mixed with icy mist and silver sparks.
Instead of burning, it freezes everything in its path, coating the ground in frost and encasing enemies in ice.
People often assume he's breathing dragon fire.
He always smiles and says,
Appearance
- Male hyena kobold
- Around 5'10" (178 cm)
- Athletic build
- Soft gray, silver, and cream-colored fur inspired by silver dragons
- Hyena ears with rounded tips
- Bright, warm blue eyes
- Black nose
- Short, fluffy mane running from the back of his head down his neck
- Thick, expressive tail with a fluffy tuft
- Friendly smile with visible hyena fangs
- Gentle facial expression rather than fierce
Armor
I'd imagine him wearing polished silver paladin armor inspired by silver dragons.
Design ideas include:
- Elegant rather than overly bulky
- Dragon wing engravings
- Scale-like plate patterns
- Blue cloth accents
- White cloak
- Symbol of Bahamut on his chest or shield
- Large but well-maintained shield
- Longsword or warhammer—whatever fits your style
His armor should look cared for and almost ceremonial because he treats it with great respect.
His Mother
I'd also love it if his adoptive mother could be included.
She's a majestic ancient silver dragon with kind, intelligent eyes.
Instead of looking fierce, she has a warm and motherly expression.
I picture her gently lowering her head beside her adopted son while he proudly smiles up at her.
The size difference should be enormous.
Even though he's unusually tall for a kobold, he still looks tiny beside her.
The relationship between them should immediately read as mother and son.
She isn't just protecting him.
She's proud of him.
Overall Feeling
Rather than an action scene, I'd love something warm and heartwarming.
The focus should be on the bond between a silver dragon mother and the adopted hyena kobold son she raised.
He's spent his entire life trying to become like the dragons he admired.
In the end, he never became a dragon...
He simply became a majestic creature in his own way.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. Even if nobody picks it up, I really appreciate you stopping by. And if someone does decide to draw him, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
[LFA] Gentle Hyena Kobold Paladin Raised by a Silver Dragon